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Icom IC-α6 / IC-Alpha 6

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Amateur VHF transceiver
Frequency range: Japanese domestic market
TX: 51-54 MHz
RX: 51-54 MHz
Tuning steps:Channelized
Frequency stability:±? ppm
Mode:FM
Channels / memory management: 5 regular
Repeater shift / offset:Duplex function
Power supply:3.6-4.5 VDC (Three R6 / AA alkaline or NiCd batteries)
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 35-150 mA
TX: Max 150 mA (Simplex) - Max 300 mA (Duplex)
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / ?
Dimensions (W*H*D):58*75*30 mm (2.3*3*1.2")
Weight:160 g (5.6 oz), with batteries and antenna
Other features:VOX. Charging jack.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 10.695 MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity:Simplex: 0.22 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Duplex: 1.8 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Squelch sensitivity: Simplex: Typical 0.22 uV (Threshold)
Duplex: Typical 1.8 uV (Threshold)
Noise figure:
Selectivity:
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:150 mW at ?% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector:




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power: Simplex: 150 mW
Duplex: 50 mW
Modulation system:
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -? dB
Microphone impedance / connector:? ohm / ?-pin
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Japan, 1989-199x (Discontinued)
Additional info:
Related documents:
Modifications and fixes:
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